Donati 2012 Merlot (Paicines)

Country: US /
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Donati / Paicines

Coming from a San Benito County appellation created in 2008, this wine shows dried blueberry, blackberry, leather and earthy black loam on the nose. Blueberry comes through on the palate, boosted by pepper, tobacco and a bit of espresso.